A familiar confirmation was released this afternoon.
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There have been no changes to coronavirus case numbers across the Wimmera, according to DHHS data released.
Horsham remains at one active case, though this is a person who contracted the virus in Melbourne has not visited western Victoria.
There are no active cases in any other shire in the Wimmera.
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Victoria premier Daniel Andrews has confirmed regional Victoria now has 10 active COVID-19 cases remaining.
There has been one new case in regional Victoria since yesterday.Across the state there are 444 active cases remaining.
Mr Andrews said there were 16,027 test results since yesterday, which the premier said was a strong number.
He flagged the importance of testing as he prepares to make announcements relating to easing restriction, particularly in metropolitan Melbourne.
"It's a big part of us being able to get to COVID normal," he said.
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Regional Victoria's 14-day rolling average is at 0.8. It is 23.6 in Melbourne.
"In order to take the next step (in Melbourne) we are targeting an average of 30 to 50 cases (over 14 days)," Mr Andrews said.
"I will be back here tomorrow and will make annoucnements that are proof positive this strategy is working.
"Ultimately, it is about getting numbers down, perhaps a little faster than what we thought. It's a credit to every Victorian following the rules."
Mr Andrews also announced minister Martin Foley would be sworn in as health minister this afternoon following the resignation of Jenny Mikakos this morning.
Mr Foley will become the Minister for Health, Minister for Ambulance Services and Minister for the Coordination of Health and Human Services COVID-19.
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"Jenny resigned this morning, which I believe is the appropriate course of action to take," Mr Andrews said.
"I thank her for her dedicated service and hard work. We are grateful to her for contributions to parliament, the people of Victoria and our party.
"I have asked Martin Foley to become health minster and he will be sworn in following this media conference.
"Other arrangements and portfolio changes will be announced at the appropriate times. Martin is well equipped to be at the forefront of the fight against this virus."
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